Halloween is well underway, the doorbell ringing at a record pace. My dog should be exhausted by the end of the evening, her sleep affording me more quiet for the time I wait to spend on this day. Halloween has always been a big deal in my house, but my youngest son is the king […]
Monthly Archives: October 2007
I found this today and for some reason it spoke to me. The Ghost of A Flower You’re what?” asked the common or garden spook Of a stranger at midnight’s hour. And the shade replied with a graceful glide, “Why, I’m the ghost of a flower.” “The ghost of a flower?” said the old-time spook; […]
Today I find myself turning inward. It is a place of longing, a place I only want to share with one person. The need for closeness is strong, the need for intimacy, a place in me that has gone untended for so long. It’s a place I can’t wrap the words around and so I […]
During the night I opened my blog and found myself the recipient of this honor. As I read the words on Sorrow’s page it was as if I was looking behind me wondering “who is she talking about?” I am always surprised when I find out my blogging has had an impact on someone. […]
The coming of Halloween on Wednesday is already at work. This morning as I was drifting off to sleep, I felt myself move into a different space, one those of you who meditate are probably familiar with. I had vivid impressions of my mother and I am certain she was here. I talked to […]
Yesterday I removed my pretty deep blue design. As I sat here talking to my friend I realized my real name was sitting there big as you please on all my posts. I went into my profile to see if I had changed anything, but no, I was still listed as Goldenferi, a handle I […]
Besides the autumn poets sing, A few prosaic days A little this side of the snow And that side of the haze. Emily Dickinson It is almost gone the autumn of this year, winter walking close behind. It’s my favorite season and when I look at this it draws me into the beauty, reminding me […]
It’s been a chaotic non productive day, one of those days that makes going to work almost pleasurable just to escape the conflict going back and forth in the house. This time of year coupled with the moon has thrown everyone here into a state. We are not alone in this. As I talk to […]
Last night I sat up with the moon. It’s brilliance in the night sky was dazzling and, in fact, it still shines in the early morning sky as my son leaves for school. It is almost white like a luminous orb. Last night it was a light on the path as I went for a […]
Today is a beautiful fall day, slightly cool with a few trees of golden and red still remaining, set against the backdrop of the blue sky. Still there is a sense of unrest that hangs in the air, one that has walked by my side for several days now. Perhaps it is the energy of the […]